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geum rivale water avens marginal pond plants mp038

Geum rivale (Water Avens)

Bog Plant
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Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

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This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Geum rivale (Water Avens)

Geum rivale is water avens, a native perennial for damp meadows and bog edges. It flowers in late spring with nodding dusky pink blooms.

Appearance

It forms clumps of soft green leaves and produces arching stems with bell shaped flowers. Height is usually 30 to 60cm.

Care Guide

It prefers moist soil and light shade to sun.

  • Sun: Full sun to part shade.
  • Soil: Moist, humus rich soil.
  • Water: Keep damp through spring and summer.
  • Deadheading: Deadhead to tidy or leave for seed heads.
  • Division: Divide in spring if clumps get large.

It can self seed lightly in damp soil.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens on the upper damp edge. It pairs well with primulas and sedges for a soft look.

Use in drifts for a natural feel.

FAQ

When does Geum rivale flower?
Late spring to early summer.

Does it like wet soil?
It prefers moist soil rather than standing water.

How tall does it grow?
Around 30 to 60cm.

Is it native?
Yes, it is a UK native.